Getting a new Grotmas Detachment always feels like a holiday gift for the tabletop, and this one comes with extra flair thanks to the pride of Slaanesh.
This update turns the spotlight toward the Emperor’s Children and their infamous obsession with perfection. Even reading through the rules feels like watching a warband tune their battlefield performance to please Fulgrim himself. Fans of fast, stylish, and lethal melee pushes will find plenty to love here, especially because the detachment is built to make every charge hit harder. Since these rules lean heavily into the aesthetic and brutality of Fulgrim’s twisted court, they should immediately appeal to players who want their battles to feel excessive in all the right ways.
The Heart of the Court
This detachment works for all Emperor’s Children lists, but it really shines when Fulgrim leads the parade. Every charging unit gains extra Strength and AP, which fits their theme of slicing through opponents in a flurry of elegant brutality. Fulgrim himself benefits from discounted stratagems, which means he not only hits hard but also manipulates the flow of combat with even more efficiency. Since he thrives on stylish dominance, these layered bonuses make him both deadly and surprisingly flexible. Because the detachment encourages aggressive pacing, it rewards players who like to push forward and keep pressure high from the start.
Enhancements That Amplify the Spectacle
Each enhancement supports a different kind of extravagant play. One option lets a unit ignore hit and wound modifiers, helping a key squad strike cleanly through defensive tricks. Another forces battleshock tests in the fight phase, a great way to break tough enemies before a decisive hit. A foot Daemon Prince can boost its Strength and Attacks, turning it into a lethal duelist. There’s also a thematic option that allows a Lord Exultant to guide Flawless Blades, letting them operate with more precision and cruelty.
Stratagems Fit for a Primarch’s Court
Two of the strongest stratagems become cheaper when used on Fulgrim, reinforcing his role as star of the show. One lets units glide through terrain while moving or charging, keeping the assault smooth. Another gives full rerolls to hit and wound when striking Characters, perfect for hunting enemy leaders. The remaining stratagems push mobility and pressure, letting you re-roll charges, counterattack when shot, or reduce incoming wound rolls. A final option grants the signature detachment buff of increased Strength and AP when shooting into close range.
Closing Thoughts
This detachment feels like a pitch-perfect expression of the Emperor’s Children. It pushes aggression, supports flashy plays, and elevates Fulgrim into a true centerpiece. Because everything encourages decisive action with style, it creates battles that feel dramatic and memorable. Anyone wanting their Slaanesh forces to fight with elegance and cruelty will enjoy unleashing this court on the table.
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